Problogger Challenge: My 7 Links
What a fun post idea. Here are my 7 Links as part of the Problogger challenge. (more…)
Surprise! The unexpected benefits of becoming physically active.
Most people start a fitness program for the obvious benefits of physical activity. However, there is an endless number of unexpected benefits of getting fit that we don't even plan for, they just sort of happen much to all of our...Read More
Postpartum fitness, it’s never too late to start
Even if your baby is in college, you may still need to adapt your fitness program to your postpartum body. Carrying, giving birth to and raising a baby can cause muscle imbalances that can persist for decades after the baby...Read More
3 things Starbucks can teach us about reaching our fitness goals
[caption id="attachment_1605" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image Credit: Jeff Wilcox, Flickr"][/caption] If you don’t know what Starbucks is this article will be of little value to you. I suspect most of you will continue to read. That makes my point. From a...Read More
7 reasons why I will not kick your butt on your first training session
Here are 7 reasons why I do not do full intensity workouts for one-time clients or on the first training session: Core function Unless they have had previous training, 90% of the people I work with for the first time...Read More
To the gym or to the mountain?
[caption id="attachment_1507" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Me 'n Murphy at Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park"][/caption] Do you really need a gym membership, fancy running shoes and a personal trainer to stay healthy, strong and to lead a robust life? My great grandfather...Read More
Is childhood obesity child abuse?
That is the question CBC News Canada asked Canadians recently in response to new research that shows that Canadian children are becoming alarmingly overweight and are presenting with obesity associated lifestyle diseases. My answer to this question is no, childhood...Read More
Kids get fit with Pokeman
With the childhood obesity epidemic status recently updated from ‘looming’ to ‘it’s here”, strategies to support physical activity are a top priority for parents, teachers and video game developers. Believe it or not video games developers have been the source...Read More
Kettlebells kick butt!
"Higher intensity, superior results, short amount of time" With Kettlebell workouts getting claims like that my old friend the dumbell might be experiencing a bit of an inferiority complex. But I can confirm that they do kick butt. Not only...Read More
Hot yoga without the puddle. The towel woes of sweaty yogis.
Despite 15 years of super intense workouts in the gym, nothing prepared me for the amount of sweat produced in a hot yoga session. Hot Yoga is my new love, it feels so amazing to sweat, but what to do with...Read More